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R109 AOW

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,397 miles

front antiroll bar droplinks worn............

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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R109 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 AOW registered?

R109 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 April 1998.

Is R109 AOW safe to buy?

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